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Business

Bad news for South Africans who love red meat

Today at 16:11 PM, via BusinessTech

As South Africa works to contain and treat various outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease in the country, the Red Meat Industry Services body has reported that another disease, Rift Valley Fever, has been diagnosed in sheep.

Education

Nigeria: Several Schoolgirls Kidnapped in Attack On School in Northeastern Nigeria

Today at 17:41 PM, via AllAfrica

[Agenzia Fides] Abuja — An unknown number of girls were kidnapped by armed men who attacked a girls’ school in northwestern Nigeria overnight. The gang members attacked the Maga Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School in the Danko/Wasagu district of Kebbi State in the early morning hours of November 17. After killing the school’s deputy principal, Malam Hassan Yakubu Makuku, who had...

Education

Liberia: ‘Lack of Tvet Hinders Growth’

Today at 17:38 PM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Observer] The Executive Director of the Burphy Cares Foundation, Richlue O. Burphy, is calling for greater prioritization of youth-focused programs and initiatives in the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026 draft budget, which was recently submitted by President Joseph Boakai to the legislature for scrutiny.

Science/Tech

Bitcoin’s 2025 Forecast Widens: Wall Street Targets Range From $120K to $170K

Today at 18:00 PM, via Tech Financials

After Bitcoin’s sharp “10.11 crash” and the additional shock from the U.S. government shutdown in November, market sentiment has become extremely fragile. What is even more concerning is the widening divide between institutional analysts and professional traders. Galaxy Digital recently slashed its year-end price target from $185,000 to $120,000, while JPMorgan remains firmly bullish,...

Science/Tech

Europe Begins Rethinking Its Crackdown on Big Tech

Today at 17:49 PM, via New York Times

European policymakers are crafting changes to scale back and simplify landmark rules for A.I. and data privacy, in a shift from an aggressive regulatory period.

Science/Tech

Anthropic CEO Says He’s ‘Deeply Uncomfortable’ With Unelected Tech Elites Shaping AI

Today at 17:20 PM, via Slashdot

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says he’s uneasy about how much power a handful of tech leaders — including himself — have over the future of artificial intelligence. From a report: “I think I’m deeply uncomfortable with these decisions being made by a few companies, by a few people,” Amodei told Anderson Cooper in a “60 Minutes” episode that aired Sunday. “Like who elected you and Sam Altman?”...